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The Department of Education is probing the University of Texas System’s dealings with an infectious diseases laboratory in Wuhan, China.
The Department of Education is probing the University of Texas System’s dealings with an infectious diseases laboratory in Wuhan, China.
 
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist explores one disturbing aspect of Americans’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist explores one disturbing aspect of Americans’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The N.C. General Assembly is in session, but it’s unclear how long it may take lawmakers to deal with economic fallout caused by COVID-19.
The N.C. General Assembly is in session, but it’s unclear how long it may take lawmakers to deal with economic fallout caused by COVID-19.
 
Judicial Watch announced itfiled a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles on behalf of two California taxpayers, Robin Crest and Howard Myers
Judicial Watch announced itfiled a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles on behalf of two California taxpayers, Robin Crest and Howard Myers
 
The N.C. General Assembly has tough decisions to make, and little time to make them.
 
After South Korean health experts discovered that some former coronavirus patients were testing positive again after recovering from the disease, officials thought that the patients could be relapsing — or, the even less likely but far worse option — could be contracting the virus again.
After South Korean health experts discovered that some former coronavirus patients were testing positive again after recovering from the disease, officials thought that the patients could be relapsing — or, the even less likely but far worse option — could be contracting the virus again.
 
Humorless, intolerant leftist academics are a force to be reckoned with on many college campuses, and a new case at the University of North Texas (UNT) pushes the envelope.
Humorless, intolerant leftist academics are a force to be reckoned with on many college campuses, and a new case at the University of North Texas (UNT) pushes the envelope.
 
Andrea Widburg of the American Thinker critiques the U.S. House’s recent actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrea Widburg of the American Thinker critiques the U.S. House’s recent actions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The North Carolina House and Senate this week both passed omnibus bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government shutdown of the economy.
The North Carolina House and Senate this week both passed omnibus bills in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government shutdown of the economy.
 
A city in Sweden is set to dump a ton of chicken manure in a central park to discourage crowds from gathering for an annual festival amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A city in Sweden is set to dump a ton of chicken manure in a central park to discourage crowds from gathering for an annual festival amid the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Steve Pinkerton is a business owner who now does little business.
 
Lib, my retired Methodist Pastor wife, and I have been married for 55 years and our household has always been filled with interesting, sometimes differing but generally entertaining conversations about current issues.
Lib, my retired Methodist Pastor wife, and I have been married for 55 years and our household has always been filled with interesting, sometimes differing but generally entertaining conversations about current issues.
 
Dennis Prager writes for the Daily Signal that government’s response to COVID-19 offers a “dress rehearsal” for a police state.
Dennis Prager writes for the Daily Signal that government’s response to COVID-19 offers a “dress rehearsal” for a police state.
 
The Chinese economy has also taken a bigger virus hit than the U.S. economy.
 
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic prompted states to shut down businesses and led companies to layoff more than 26 million Americans.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate in the first quarter as the coronavirus pandemic prompted states to shut down businesses and led companies to layoff more than 26 million Americans.
 
The professional left’s work-equals-death argument is an irresponsible misrepresentation of the movement to reopen North Carolina’s economy
The professional left’s work-equals-death argument is an irresponsible misrepresentation of the movement to reopen North Carolina’s economy
 
Members of the General Assembly introduced COVID-19 related relief packages this week as a new legislative session begins.
Members of the General Assembly introduced COVID-19 related relief packages this week as a new legislative session begins.
 
A former top official for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is calling on former Vice President Joe Biden to step aside as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee over an allegation of sexual assault.
A former top official for Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is calling on former Vice President Joe Biden to step aside as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee over an allegation of sexual assault.
 
She is putting the people of South Dakota first and staying strong for them even while she continues to get heat from leftists around the country.
She is putting the people of South Dakota first and staying strong for them even while she continues to get heat from leftists around the country.
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s unexpected impact on American hospitals.
Rich Lowry of National Review Online explores the COVID-19 pandemic’s unexpected impact on American hospitals.
 
On March 26, State Board of Elections (SBE) Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell sent the General Assembly a memo listing a host of changes she would like to see made to North Carolina election law.
On March 26, State Board of Elections (SBE) Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell sent the General Assembly a memo listing a host of changes she would like to see made to North Carolina election law.
 
WE have all been living in a "twilight zone" where we were forced to remain at home and await a pandemic that was predicted to take 2 million US Lives.
WE have all been living in a "twilight zone" where we were forced to remain at home and await a pandemic that was predicted to take 2 million US Lives.
 
Picnics, county fairs, and local festivals are out. Zoom meetings and email blasts are in.
Picnics, county fairs, and local festivals are out. Zoom meetings and email blasts are in.
 
More than 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the six-week total of new jobless claims to 30.3 million, the worst employment crisis since the Great Depression.
More than 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the six-week total of new jobless claims to 30.3 million, the worst employment crisis since the Great Depression.
 
What is so embarrassing or corrupt it needs to be hidden?
 
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist explains how the Lone Star State could set an example for the rest of the country.
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist explains how the Lone Star State could set an example for the rest of the country.
 
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “The Joe Pags Show” (Newsmax TV) to discuss the latest revelations about the #SpyGate targeting of Donald Trump.
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton appeared on “The Joe Pags Show” (Newsmax TV) to discuss the latest revelations about the #SpyGate targeting of Donald Trump.
 
An 87-year-old doctor set up a hotspot in a rural eastern North Carolina parking lot to treat patients who don’t have internet access and can’t do virtual visits at home.
An 87-year-old doctor set up a hotspot in a rural eastern North Carolina parking lot to treat patients who don’t have internet access and can’t do virtual visits at home.
 
This is so corrupt Attorney General Barr must be thinking of dropping the entire case.
This is so corrupt Attorney General Barr must be thinking of dropping the entire case.
 
A homicide unit is reportedly investigating the death of a man who allegedly drank fish tank cleaner last month along with his wife in an attempt to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
A homicide unit is reportedly investigating the death of a man who allegedly drank fish tank cleaner last month along with his wife in an attempt to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
 
Students won’t return to classrooms this school year, but instead will continue learning from home.
 
Editors at National Review Online ponder the current controversy involving Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
Editors at National Review Online ponder the current controversy involving Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.
 
That justice would be long overdue for the Intel general and American hero.
That justice would be long overdue for the Intel general and American hero.
 
President Donald Trump stated during the White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing on Monday that he knows the health status of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
President Donald Trump stated during the White House Coronavirus Task Force press briefing on Monday that he knows the health status of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
 
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